Catfaced

/ˈkætfeɪst/ adjective

Definition

Marked with a catface; scarred or damaged in a way that leaves distinctive marks on tree bark.

Etymology

Adjective formed from 'catface' (noun) plus the suffix '-ed,' which is used to create adjectives meaning 'having or marked with' something.

Kelly Says

When you see a 'catfaced' tree in the forest, you're literally looking at a burn scar that tells the story of a fire from sometimes 100+ years ago—trees are nature's fire history books!

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